alkaline water-Pharos University in Alexandria

Alkaline water is being investigated by **Pharos University in Alexandria** as a non-pharmacological therapeutic mouthwash intervention for the prevention of dental caries. In clinical research settings, specifically a double-blind randomized controlled trial, alkaline water (specifically **FLO water** with a pH range of 7.6 to 8.5) is used to reduce the salivary counts of *Streptococcus mutans*, the primary bacterial pathogen responsible for tooth decay in children. The mechanism of action relies on the high pH of the water, which neutralizes the acidic environment of the oral cavity and inhibits the growth and colonization of acidogenic bacteria. This intervention is being compared against chlorhexidine, the current gold standard for oral antimicrobial rinses, to evaluate its efficacy as a safer or more natural alternative for pediatric dental health.

Brand names

FLO water

Other names

alkaline water mouthwash